The 2014 NFL Draft class is one of the most talented in recent years, as the crop is loaded with top quarterbacks and elite linemen on both sides of the ball.

With the draft order based on current Super Bowl odds, we make our first attempt at a 2014 mock draft. The Jaguars take the top spot and find their franchise quarterback, as do two other teams in the top five.

The Blaine Gabbert experiment has run its course. With a new general manager, a new head coach and plenty of new faces on the roster, the Jaguars are ready to bring in their franchise quarterback. Bridgewater is the 2014 class' best passer as of now.

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Oakland Raiders - Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina*

The Raiders lack talent across the roster, and they could go a number of directions. Early in the season, quarterback Terrelle Pryor has flashed the tools to be an NFL starter. If that continues, the Raiders can pass on a quarterback to secure the best defensive prospect in the country.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon*

The Bucs have benched Josh Freeman and might soon realize 2013 third-round pick Mike Glennon isn't the long-term answer, either. Though we prefer UCLA's Brett Hundley over Mariota as a prospect, the Oregon QB's upside and experience in the Chip Kelly up-tempo offense will be intriguing to many teams.

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Minnesota Vikings - Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame

The Vikings certainly could be in the quarterback market, especially if they land in the top five. But if Leslie Frazier returns — a good bet considering the team made the playoffs last season — he may be more inclined to add an impact defensive prospect like Nix than draft a young quarterback who won’t pay dividends for a few years.

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Cleveland Browns - Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA*

By trading Trent Richardson, the Browns made it clear they’re focused on the future — not the 2013 season. Building this team starts with finding a franchise quarterback, and Hundley has the arm strength, athleticism and pocket passing upside to give Rob Chudzinski the QB he needs.

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Arizona Cardinals - Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M

After investing a top 10 pick in guard Jonathan Cooper (out for the season) in April, the Cardinals still need to add talent and get younger in the offensive line.

Matthews carries a higher grade than either of last year's top two offensive tackle picks, and the Cardinals would have their franchise left tackle for Bruce Arians' offense.

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Buffalo Bills - Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA

With Barr playing opposite Mario Williams, the Bills would have the needed pass-rush punch to take full advantage of their talented secondary.

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St. Louis Rams - C.J. Mosley, OLB, Alabama

The Rams must add talent to their roster. They don't have any glaring weaknesses, but they need more playmakers. The addition of Mosley would make their linebacking corps an elite young unit — something they need against the running games of the Seahawks and 49ers.

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Pittsburgh Steelers - Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan

Despite their draft strategy of taking the best player available, the Steelers can't hide from the fact they are in great need of offensive line help. Lucky for them, in this scenario, they get both. Lewan is a franchise left tackle who is in the discussion for the best offensive lineman in this draft.

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San Diego Chargers - Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State*

Under new coach Mike McCoy, the Chargers' offense has seen a resurgence — especially thanks to the play of Phillip Rivers. However, the defense needs talent, and Roby would help them match up better against the Peyton Manning-led Broncos passing attack.

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Philadelphia Eagles - Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson*

Chip Kelly's offense is designed around playmakers, so don't be surprised if the Eagles continue to target offensive playmakers in this draft. Regardless of whether the team brings back Jeremy Maclin, Watkins would help stretch the field and spread the defense with his quickness and big-play ability.

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St. Louis Rams (from Washington) - Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama

This might be a bit of a reach, but Clinton-Dix is the best at his position on the board and would fill a slight weakness. Ideally, the Rams would like to target another playmaker (don't rule out a receiver or tight end), but Clinton-Dix would give them enough talent at every level on defense to be a consistent playoff contender.

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New York Giants - Kyle Van Noy, OLB, BYU

Linebacker has long been a weakness for the Giants, and Van Noy would fix that problem on a couple of levels. Not only can he play inside or outside, but he can rush from a 4-3 linebacker position with tremendous success.

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Carolina Panthers - Marqise Lee, WR, USC*

Steve Smith doesn't have many years left to be Cam Newton's go-to target, and despite Ted Ginn Jr.'s success this year, he isn't the long-term answer. The sure-handed, versatile Lee could be Newton's safety valve and third-down target for the future.

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New York Jets - Colt Lyerla, TE, Oregon*

Although the Jets could go a number of directions in the first round, it would be a major surprise if they didn't focus on offense throughout this draft. The Jets lack an NFL-worthy tight end on their roster, and Lyerla would provide the versatile playmaking ability the offense needs.

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Tennessee Titans - Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama*

Off to a surprising start, the Titans have built a solid young nucleus on both sides of the ball. So outside of reaching for a running back to start supplanting Chris Johnson, I'd expect the Titans to target the best player available or focus on continuing to rebuild their offensive line. If Jake Locker is the quarterback of the future, they'll need to continue to stockpile lineman to keep him upright.

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Detroit Lions - Cornelius Lucas, OT, Kansas State

Former first-round pick Riley Reiff has assumed the Lions' left tackle position, but the right side could use an upgrade. Though he's not one of the more well-known linemen in this draft right now, Lucas has the length, movement and hand placement to play on either side and is worthy of a top 20 pick.

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Cleveland Browns (from Indianapolis) - Jason Verrett, CB, TCU

After securing their franchise quarterback with the sixth overall pick, the Browns can target help for their defense, especially the secondary. Verrett is a shutdown cornerback who, paired with Joe Haden, can give this team one of the best duos in the AFC.

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Atlanta Falcons - Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina*

The Falcons have continued to put off finding Tony Gonzalez's replacement, but after this season they won't have that luxury. Ebron is a versatile chess piece who can play multiple spots on offense, is a plus blocker and has tremendous ball skills as a receiver.

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Baltimore Ravens - Brandon Coleman, WR, Rutgers*

Brandon Coleman doesn't have a great team around him at Rutgers, starting with the quarterback. But that hasn't stopped him from consistently impressing NFL scouts the past two seasons. This 6-6 vertical threat has the upside to be a top-10 pick, and it wouldn't shock us if he's one of the first two wideouts selected on draft day.

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Miami Dolphins - Cyril Richardson, G, Baylor

Their offense has concerns at tackle and guard. The best offensive lineman left on the board is Richardson, who is a physical mauler inside and can help get this running game going between the 20s.

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Kansas City Chiefs - Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State*

The Chiefs' receiving corps lacks the talent Andy Reid covets for the future. After Dwayne Bowe, the unit doesn't have a worthy second or third option for Alex Smith. Robinson might get lost in the shuffle of receivers because of the Penn State sanctions, but he's well worth a first-round selection.

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Dallas Cowboys - James Hurst, OT, North Carolina

Tyron Smith is the team's left tackle of the future and has the upside to be one of the best in the NFL. But on the right side, Doug Free has overstayed his welcome as a starter. Hurst was able to slow Jadeveon Clowney in their matchup last month —a sign he can handle NFL pass rushers.

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Houston Texans - Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo

Even with Brooks Reed and Whitney Merclius on the outside, the Texans could use the depth at this premium position. Mack is a top-20 prospect, and the Texans should be in the best player available mindset if they can't get a worthy offensive tackle in the first round.

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Cincinnati Bengals - Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State*

The byproduct of drafting as well as the Bengals have in recent years is they simply don't have many glaring needs. However, finding James Harrison's eventual replacement would be a wise place to start. And staying in state for Shazier would be just as smart.

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Chicago Bears - Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State

The Bears' defense relies on ample defensive line pressure but has limited depth behind tackles Stephen Paea and the Henry Melton (out for the season, torn ACL). That issue could be fixed by adding the undersized yet super-active Sutton.

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Green Bay Packers - Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech

While the Packers don't have a glaring need at pass-rushing linebacker, Attaochu is a fantastic talent who should quickly be able to assume the starting spot opposite Clay Matthews. He is raw and being used as more of a 4-3 end this season, but once he impresses teams in pre-draft workouts he might rise to the top 15.

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San Francisco 49ers - Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon*

The 49ers' defense hasn't been as dominant as it was the past two seasons, and the best solution might be to target the secondary for an influx of talent. Ekpre-Olomu is a quick, physical corner who finishes plays at the catch point and likely could take advantage of the off-balance throws quarterbacks have to make against the Niners' pass rush.

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New Orleans Saints - Morgan Breslin, OLB, USC

The Saints must add defensive help, especially in the front seven. Breslin is a high-energy bull rusher who secures the outside and collapses the pocket at a high level — two things their pass rush could use.

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New England Patriots – Dominique Easley, DT, Florida

Easley has impressed enough this year that he could still be a first-rounder despite suffering a second ACL tear in three seasons. Much will depend on whether he has recovered by his pro day. The Pats can afford to take the versatile interior pass rusher and wait for him to make a full recovery.

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Seattle Seahawks – DaQuan Jones, DT, Penn State

The Seahawks don't have many needs after drafting so well the past few years and likely will look for the best player available. Look for Jones to be a fast riser this season and a potential fit in the Seahawks' defensive line.

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Denver Broncos – Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota

Defensive line has been the focus of Broncos drafts the past two years, but it's not complete yet. The 6-6 Hageman can give the unit an interior pass rusher along with the versatility the team seeks for the front four.